These oven-baked Cajun Sweet Potato Fries are naturally sweet and spiced with an antioxidant kick!

Good news: This recipe uses simple ingredients that are probably already in your pantry. With just a handful of spices, you can transform sweet potatoes into delicious oven-baked fries!

Powerful turmeric makes their antioxidant benefits extra-healthy without sacrificing flavor. And sweet potatoes pack a nutritious punch that’s filled with vitamins and fiber.

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Start by thinly slicing the sweet potatoes into the size of matchsticks. Then place the slices in a bowl, and drizzle with melted coconut oil and delicious, savory seasonings. Before baking, toss them around with your fingers for a few minutes. In less than 20 minutes, they’ll be crispy, crunchy, and ready to eat! Serve these sweet potato fries as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.

Tip: Enjoy this dish with Paleo ketchup and other homemade condiments!

Megan Olson

Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

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Total time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins 20 minutes

Prep Time: 10 mins 10 minutes

Serves:2-3

Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

Recipe by: Megan Olson

These oven-baked Cajun Sweet Potato Fries are naturally sweet and spiced. And they have an antioxidant kick.

Tools

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Bowl
• Spatula

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes (with the skins on and washed well)
• 1 T melted coconut oil
• ¼ t cayenne pepper
• ½ t paprika
• ½ t garlic powder
• ¼ t turmeric
• ½ t oregano
• ½ t thyme
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, then set aside.
• Slice the sweet potatoes into matchstick-sized pieces. First slice the ends off. Then slice the potato in half, and thinly slice lengthwise. Take those slices, and cut them again lengthwise into several matchsticks.
• Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a bowl with melted coconut oil, salt, pepper, and other seasonings.
• Toss the ingredients together with your hands several times, until all the seasonings are evenly dispersed.
• Transfer the seasoned sweet potatoes into the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then flip with a spatula. Bake another 8-10 minutes until crispy and brown on the edges.
• Remove from the oven and serve immediately!

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